2025 October Tours
7 Days / 6 Nights
10 Meals
Single $3050
Final Payment is due on or before August 18, 2025
Optional Travel Protection Plan available.
$200 Per Person (Twin), $285 Single
New England in the glorious Fall. .. the scenic wonders of New England where trees are ablaze in an array of colors - fiery red, golden yellow and vibrant orange. Explore winding backroads with unsurpassed views of mountains and valleys. Enjoy a treasure chest of attractions, capture glimpses of the past, and relive a part of railroad history. Add to this a cruise to Martha’s Vineyard and Newport, Rhode Island, with its fabulous “Gilded Age” mansions. Plan now to count this among your “harvest of memories” tours with Shenandoah Tours!
Day 1 - Sunday - October 5 Travel to Connecticut
Welcome aboard our motorcoach, we're en route north for a great fall vacation as we journey to the Connecticut coast for our overnight stay.
Day 2 - Monday - October 6 Newport RI / Ten-Mile Drive / Cape Cod
Today we travel to Newport, Rhode Island. Enjoy the charm of historic buildings and restored homes, take in the rugged beauty of Ten-Mile Drive, and marvel at the fabulous mansions along tree-lined Bellevue Avenue. We'll visit one of these lavish homes of millionaires from the Gilded Age. On to the sandy shores of Cape Cod extending some 70 miles into the sea. The Cape is home to both natural beauty and quaint colonial villages. Spend two nights in Hyannis, Massachusetts, with dinner included. (B,D)
Day 3 - Tuesday - October 7 Martha’s Vineyard
Board the ferry to Martha's Vineyard for a sightseeing tour of the island. Learn about the history and lifestyles of the islanders, visit the historic whaling town of Edgartown and complete our day in Oak Bluffs. We may choose to stroll through "Cottage City" with its brightly painted cottages adorned with decorative "gingerbread" trim. Return to the mainland for a lobster dinner with all the trimmings. (B,D)
Day 4 - Wednesday - October 8 Guided Tour of Salem, Massachusetts / Cafe Lafayette Dinner Train
Our travels continue north to the coastal city of Salem, Massachusetts, America's most bewitching seaport. Join our local guide and learn about its rich maritime history and the infamous witchcraft trials of 1692. Following lunch on to New Hampshire's White Mountains alive with fall's brilliant colors. Arriving in Lincoln, a special evening awaits aboard the Cafe Lafayette Dinner Train'. We journey through lush forests and mountain vistas while riding in restored vintage pullman cars, and enjoy an elegant five-course feast. (B, D)
Day 5 - Thursday - October 9 Mount Washington Resort / Gondola
Today climb further in New Hampshire's White Mountains arriving in Bretton Woods. Enjoy a scenic ride on the gondola offering breathtaking views of Mount Washington and the Presidential Range. Lunch is included at Mount Washington Resort, a favorite New England retreat of presidents and poets. Our travels continue to Vermont's Green Mountains and to Quechee Gorge, Vermont's Little Grand Canyon. Soon we arrive in the Rutland area for our overnight stay. (B, L)
Day 6 - Friday - October 10 Route 100 / Bennington Museum
Enjoy a cool, crisp day along scenic Route 100 through Vermont's small villages en route to the charming New England village of Bennington, Vermont's oldest town. We'll enjoy a visit to Bennington Museum housing the world's largest collection of Grandma Moses art. Afterwards, travel to Poughkeepsie, New York, where we spend tonight. (B)
Day 7 - Saturday - October 11
West Point Military Academy / Travel Home
This morning enjoy a visit to West Point Military Academy (subject to availability). We continue our journey with fond memories of our experiences and the sights we have enjoyed as we return home. (B)
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- Newport Mansions
- Cape Cod
- Martha’s Vineyard
- Guided Tour of Salem, MA
- Cafe Lafayette Dinner Train
- Mount Washington Resort
- Gondola Ride
- Bennington Museum
- West Point Military Academy
- Also included: Accommodations, Motorcoach Transportation, Shenandoah Tours Escort, & Luggage Handling.
- 10 Meals = 6B, 1L, 3D
13 Days / 12 Nights
16 Meals
Single $8047
Final Payment is due on or before June 30, 2025
Your Deposit includes a non-refundable payment of $449.00 Cancellation Fee Waiver. This protects you in the event of cancellation or interruption of your tour. Exclusions apply. Call for details.
From the bustling capital of Dublin to quaint seaside villages to historic Northern Ireland, we’ll see it all on this holiday featuring Irish history, music, dance, cuisine, scenery and architecture. This “best of” tour lets us experience 6,000 years of history spread across the dales, valleys, cliffs and castles of Dublin, Killarney, and Northern Ireland.
Day 1 - Wednesday - October 8
Home / Depart for Dublin, Ireland
Today we’ll travel to Washington, DC, for our overnight flight to Dublin.
Day 2 - Thursday - October 9
Dublin, Ireland
Upon arrival, we’ll transfer to our hotel with the remainder of the day at leisure to become acquainted with the area.
Day 3 - Friday - October 10
City Tour / St. Patrick’s Cathedral / Guinness
Enjoy a guided panoramic orientation tour of this capital city. Visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral, one of the few remaining buildings from medieval times. Afterwards enjoy a special treat with an included tour of the Guinness Storehouse. The views of Dublin from the 7th-floor Gravity Baris is a perfect end to the day. (B)
Day 4 - Saturday - October 11Malahide Castle / Local Pub
Depart the hotel and enjoy a leisurely drive to the coastal town of Malahide. Upon arriving at the castle grounds, enjoy a visit to the castle and gardens. One of the oldest castles in Ireland, this historic 12th-century castle has been home to the Talbot family for over 800 years. Discover the story of their ghostly residents before the guided tour of the reception rooms of this magnificent landmark. Free time will be available to stroll through the walled garden. Return to Dublin for a bit of free time. This evening, join in the merriment as we dine in an 18th-century pub and enjoy a traditional show featuring Irish dance, music and song. (B, D)
Day 5 - Sunday - October 12Blarney Castle / Killarney
Depart Dublin via coach for the quaint town of Killarney. Travel through the scenic countryside and stop in the village of Blarney with an included visit to Blarney Castle. Continue to Killarney, “the Jewel of Ireland,” for a brief panoramic orientation tour. Dinner is included at the hotel. (B, D)
Day 6 - Monday - October 13Killarney Cart Ride / Ring of Kerry
Fall in love with the charm of Killarney during a morning Jaunting Cart ride through Killarney National Park. Our driver will keep us entertained with tales about the history, folklore and beauty of the area. This afternoon is spent on an excursion along a portion of the Ring of Kerry – the most famous and panoramic route in Ireland. With its diverse scenery of mountains, lakes and awe-inspiring views we’ll see why words just can’t describe its beauty. The evening is at our leisure. (B)
Day 7 - Tuesday - October 14
Galway / Bunratty Castle / Cliffs of Moher
Leaving Killarney, depart for Galway with adventures along the way. Stopping in the picturesque village of Adare, be transported back in time as we stroll through the quaint streets with thatched-roofed cottages and cozy shops. During the visit to Bunratty Castle & Folk Park, see what life was like in the 19th century. Continue to the Cliffs of Moher – a breathtaking sight where nature’s wildness and spectacular beauty meet. Admire the grandeur of the Cliffs, soaring from the Atlantic Ocean to a height of 700 feet. Arriving in Galway, check into the hotel and enjoy an included dinner. (B, D)
Day 8 - Wednesday - October 15
Killary Fjord Cruise / Kylemore Abbey
Begin the day with a cruise of Killary Fjord where scenic views abound. Afterwards, visit Kylemore Abbey, the only home of the Benedictine nuns in Ireland. Discover the rich history of the Abbey, set amongst postcard-perfect scenery in the majestic Connemara. (B)
Day 9 - Thursday - October 16
Northern Ireland
Departing Galway, the journey into Northern Ireland begins with the scenic landscapes of County Sligo and touring along the way. A visit to a local sheep farm to learn about the Atlantic Sheepdogs is in store today. Travel through County Donegal before crossing into Northern Ireland. Arrive in the city of Derry for dinner and overnight. (B, D)
Day 10 - Friday - October 17
Touring Derry / Inishowen Peninsula
Discovery of Northern Ireland begins with a guided walking tour of Derry before visiting the Inishowen Peninsula, the northernmost point on the island of Ireland. With its remote, rugged landscape of castle ruins, towers and ancient churches, along with Celtic crosses and pagan monuments, the sights along the peninsula weave a colorful tapestry of an earlier age in this timeless place. Return to Derry for an evening at leisure and overnight. (B)
Day 11 - Saturday - October 18
Giant’s Causeway / Belfast
Today we journey to Belfast along the Giant’s Causeway, Northern Ireland’s most famous site. Considered the Eighth Wonder of the World, and the only World Heritage Site in Northern Ireland, this astonishing complex of basalt columns is home to many fairies and folklore tales! The journey ends with arrival into Belfast where we are free to explore on our own. (B)
Day 12 - Sunday - October 19
Touring Belfast / Belfast Titanic
A guided panoramic visit of the city showcases the Grand Opera House, Victorian and Edwardian buildings, an authentic working-class community and the Falls Road area. Visit Titanic Belfast where the story of the ill-fated ship is told from her conception, to the construction and launch, to her catastrophic demise. Return to Dublin, enjoying a farewell dinner at the Johnstown Estate. (B, D)
Day 13 - Monday - October 20
Dublin / Home
Filled with wonderful memories of the history, scenery and people of the Emerald Isle and Northern Ireland, transfer to Dublin Airport for our flight home. (B)
Documents:
U. S. citizens must carry a valid passport. The passport has to be valid 6 months beyond return date.
TOUR INCLUDES:
- Airport transfers
- Roundtrip Airfare
- Included panoramic city tour of Dublin
- See the Book of Kells at Trinity College
- Visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral
- Tour the Guinness Storehouse and sample its famous product
- A traditional Irish evening with dinner, dance, music and song
- Kiss the famous stone at Blarney Castle
- Entertaining Jaunting Cart ride through Killarney National Park
- Journey along the famous “Ring of Kerry”
- See the breathtaking Cliffs of Moher
- Cruise through the scenic Killary Fjord
- Visit Bunratty Folk Park for a glimpse of rural life in the 19th century
- Discover the scenic beauty of the Connemara and historic Kylemore Abbey
- Learn about the Atlantic Sheepdogs during a farm visit
- Experience the coastal beauty along the Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland
- Visit the Titanic Museum in Belfast
- 16 meals: 11 breakfasts and 5 dinners
Lancaster, PA
Green Dragon Market & Stolen - The Musical
2 Meals
2 Days / 1 Night
Single $559
Final Payment is due on or before September 2, 2025
Optional Travel Protection Plan available.
$36 Per Person (Twin), $50 Single
Come along for a delightful visit to Pennsylvania’s Amish Country in the beauty of the autumn season! Visit Green Dragon Market with over 100 vendors, enjoy a guided backroads tour along with a buggy ride clippity clopping along country lanes. At Bird-in-Hand Stage, enjoy an included dinner followed by an old-fashioned, light-hearted mystery, Stolen - The Musical.
Day 1 - Thursday - October 9 Travel to Lancaster / Guided Backroads Tour / Horse Drawn Buggy Ride / Stolen - The Musical at Bird-in- Hand
All aboard our motor coach as we travel north to Pennsylvantia’s Amish Country. After arrival in Lancaster we join our local guide discovering the beautiful Amish countryside, a world like no other. See horses and buggies as they travel along country lanes, farmers with their teams of work animals plowing their fields and harvesting fall crops. Then all aboard our buggy ride continuing along country lanes seeing the fall beauty along the way. After checking into our hotel, we are off to Bird-in-Hand Stage for an included dinner followed by the old-fashioned, light-hearted mystery, Stolen - The Musical. Set in a small Pennsylvania town, this mystery follows an amateur Amish sleuth and a quirky, cynical detective as they attempt to solve the abduction of Zack Fisher, the infant son of a prominent Amish family. Packed with a cast of interesting and complex characters, this show tells a moving story about learning to forgive yourself. A great day for all! (D)
Day 2 - Friday - October 10 Green Dragon Market / Travel Home
Following our included breakfast we’ll check out of our hotel. Enjoy a morning visit to the Green Dragon Market, the area’s largest flea market, featuring over 100 local vendors, locally grown produce, fresh Amish baked goods, antiques, furniture, clothing and jewelry. (Lots of walking here, and some vendors do not accept credit cards.) Following our visit we will reboard our motor coach for the trip home. (B)
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TOUR INCLUDES:
- Guided Backroads Tour
- Horse Drawn Buggy Ride
- Stolen at Bird-in-Hand Stage *
- Green Dragon Market *
- Also included: Accommodations, Motorcoach Transportation, Shenandoah Tours Escort, & Luggage Handling.
- 2 Meals = 1B, 1D
6 Days / 5 Nights
8 Meals
Single $5147
Final Payment is due on or before August 4, 2025
Your Deposit includes a non-refundable payment of $349.00 Cancellation Fee Waiver. This protects you in the event of cancellation or interruption of your tour. Exclusions apply. Call for details.
Dazzling during the day, the spectacle of hundreds of hot air balloons is even better when they light up at dawn and dusk. See these amazing displays, explore early Pueblo life and enjoy the artists of Santa Fe.
Day 1 - Friday - October 10
Travel to Albuquerque, New Mexico
Morning transfer to Washington Dulles Airport for our flight to Albuquerque, New Mexico. This evening, join your Tour Manager for an orientation at 6:00 p.m. followed by dinner. (D)
Day 2 - Saturday - October 11
Balloon Fiesta’s “Mass Ascension”
& Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
Depart very early for Fiesta Park. Founded in 1972, the Fiesta began with 13 balloons and has grown to more than 600 balloons from all over the world. View the “mass ascension” of these specially shaped balloons as they lift off at sunrise. Tonight, visit the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center and enjoy a dinner featuring regional cuisine and an exclusive live performance from a Native American dance troupe. (B, D)
Day 3 - Sunday - October 12
Albuquerque City Tour & Balloon Glow
Today, enjoy a city tour and explore the history of Albuquerque. There is free time today to explore Old Town. Get ready for a treat this evening at the Balloon Glow event. Just before dusk, the burners of nearly 500 balloons are ignited and the evening sky fills with a kaleidoscope of brilliant, luminous color. (B)
Day 4 - Monday - October 13Santa Fe Touring
A local guide joins us for a walking tour of historic Santa Fe. Visit the Loretto Chapel, whose staircase is a marvel of architectural ingenuity. For shoppers, Governor’s Plaza will provide a variety of shops and artist studios. (B)
Day 5 - Tuesday - October 14Pecos National Historic Park
Travel east of Santa Fe to visit Pecos National Historic Park, which features the ruins of Pecos Pueblo and Mission. Pecos is the site of the westernmost battle of the Civil War, the Battle of Glorieta Pass that was fought March 26-28, 1862. Tonight, enjoy dinner hosted by your Tour Manager. (B, D)
Day 6 - Wednesday - October 15Travel Home
A group transfer takes us to Albuquerque’s Sunport Airport for flights home departing after 12:00 p.m. (B)
Documents:
U. S. citizens must carry a valid passport or Real ID drivers license.
TOUR INCLUDES:
- Spend three nights in historic Albuquerque, a city rich in Native American Culture
- Marvel at the “Mass Ascension” of the balloons and watch as the sky above Albuquerque fills with color in a spectacular display of sight and sound
- Visit the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center with dinner and exclusive live performance of a Native American dance troupe
- Guided sightseeing tour of Albuquerque including historic Old Town, a maze of cobbled courtyards, hidden patios and numerous galleries and shops
- Be amazed as all balloons fire their burners filling them with light at the evening Balloon Glow
- Spend two nights in Santa Fe, nestled in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in the foothills of the Rockies
- Visit Pecos National Historic Park, featuring prehistoric archaeological ruins and 19th-century ranches
- Embark on a walking tour of Santa Fe including Governor’s Plaza, San Miguel Mission and Loretto Chapel with its miraculous staircase
- Also included: Roundtrip Transfers
to/from Washington Dulles
Airport, Services of an Escort upon
arrival in Albuquerque & Overnight
Accommodations
- 8 Meals = 5B, 3D
Wonders of West Virginia
3 Days / 2 Nights
4 Meals
Final Payment is due on or before July 14, 2025
Optional Travel Protection Plan available.
$66 Per Person (Twin), $98 Single
Autumn is the perfect time to explore the Mountain State of West Virginia. Scenic vistas, quaint mountain towns, swirling rivers ... the great outdoors awaits our visit! Every year the changing colors of leaves bring magic to these mountains.
Day 1 - Wednesday - October 15 Travel to Beckley, West Virginia
/ Exhibition Coal Mine
/ Hawks Nest State Park
Today we travel to Beckley and stop to visit the Exhibition Coal Mine where we travel underground in authentic mining cars. Afterwards visit Tamarack where over 1200 artists gather with their crafts. On to Hawks Nest State Park nestled in the mountains where accommodations await us at the lodge for a two-night stay. Enjoy the views as well as an included dinner this evening. (D)
Day 2 - Thursday - October 16 New River Jetboat Excursion
/ New River Gorge Bridge
Enjoy a Fall day at Hawks Nest State Park. This morning, climb aboard the 21-foot Miss M. Rocks jet boat for an exciting journey on the New River, getting a spectacular view of the New River Gorge Bridge. Return to the lodge to enjoy free time. Later we’ll visit the stunning New River Gorge Bridge, an engineering masterpiece, and one of the most photographed sites in the East. Continuing on to Lansing, we’ll enjoy dinner at Smokey’s Steakhouse. (B,D)
Day 3 - Friday - October 17 Greenbrier Bunker Tour / Travel Home
Today’s travels take us to White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, for a visit to the legendary Greenbrier Bunker. Formerly a top-secret location, this bunker was designed to house United States government officials in the event of a nuclear war. This 90-minute walking tour takes us into an emergency Cold War fallout shelter carved deep into the mountainside at the famous Greenbrier Resort. (No large bags, electronic equipment, or cell phones are allowed on the Bunker tour). Later this afternoon, we continue our journey home. (B)
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TOUR INCLUDES:
- Exhibition Coal Mine
- Hawks Nest State Park
- New River Gorge Bridge
- New River Jetboat Ride
- Greenbrier Bunker Tour
- Also Included: Accommodations, Motorcoach Transportation, Shenandoah Tours Escort, & Luggage Handling.
- 4 Meals = 2B, 2D
Colors of Autumn
Rails & Riverboats
3 Days / 2 Nights
3 Meals
Final Payment is due on or before September 2, 2025
Optional Travel Protection Plan available.
$66 Per Person (Twin), $98 Single
It’s Autumn and Mother Nature has put on her spectacular coat of many colors! Join Shenandoah Tours for the Autumn Serenade River Cruise in Pittsburgh, and a scenic rail excursion on the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad in Cumberland, Maryland. Rediscover the real America from the rivers and the rails. Visit Fallingwater, the famous home of Frank Lloyd Wright, cantilevered over a mountain waterfall. Don’t delay…book today for this scenic journey.
Day 1 - Friday - October 17
Travel to Pennsylvania / Fallingwater / Arrive in Pittsburgh
All aboard for our scenic Autumn journey. This morning we’ll make our way into Pennsylvania’s beautiful Laurel Highlands for a visit to Fallingwater, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. This architectural masterpiece was built over a waterfall and was used as a mountain retreat by the Edgar Kauffman family. It’s a must-see attraction. Continue on to Pittsburgh and check into the Hampton Inn for a two-night stay.
Day 2 - Saturday - October 18
Autumn Serenade River Cruise
/ Pittsburgh Sightseeing Tour
/ Ride on the Duquesne Incline
An exciting day awaits as we board the Gateway Clipper Autumn Serenade River Cruise. Sit back and rediscover the real America with her scenic vistas and spectacular foliage. Enjoy an included lunch and entertainment while gliding along the river. Afterwards join our local guide for a tour of Pittsburgh’s highlights, and take a ride on the Duquesne Incline to the top of Mount Washington for the Three Rivers view. Enjoy a free evening in the city. (B,L)
Day 3 - Sunday - October 19 Travel to Maryland
/ Western Maryland Scenic Railroad
/ Travel Home
This morning we head to Cumberland, Maryland, to embark on a scenic excursion aboard the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad. Take in captivating views of the Alleghany Mountains, travel through a tunnel and see charming, small towns and picturesque villages as the train chugs along to its destination in Frostburg. Time for lunch on our own before our travel continues home. (B)
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TOUR INCLUDES:
- Visit Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater
- Autumn Serenade River Cruise
- Guided Tour of Pittsburgh
- Tram ride on the Duquesne Incline
- Western Maryland Scenic Railroad
- Also included: Accommodations, Motorcoach Transportation, Shenandoah Tours Escort, & Luggage Handling.
- 3 Meals = 2B, 1L
